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The Big Ten, Part 2: Look, creating a film’s mood and aesthetic

In this article, I will explain how style, backgrounds, and character designs create the look of any given animated film. Vision, the design or style to match the story Once animators have a story in mind, it is pivotal to strive for a particular artistic style or VISION to tell it well. Ralph Bakshi, whoContinue reading “The Big Ten, Part 2: Look, creating a film’s mood and aesthetic”

The Big Ten, The Paragon of the Animated World Part 1: Mise en scène or creating balance and vision

This is the official launch point for a small series of essays I call The Big Ten. These are the ten animated films from each decade that delivered masterfully well in Mise en scène. They become films with vision, balance, and purpose. This post will specifically explain what Mise-en-scène is, its place in animation, and how transcendentContinue reading “The Big Ten, The Paragon of the Animated World Part 1: Mise en scène or creating balance and vision”

My Top 25 Favorite Animated Films Made between 2010-2019

Since another decade has gone by, I decided to look back on my favorite films from the last ten years. I will make several posts listing and talking about films throughout this decade, but for today it is all about my personal preferences. I used to be a hardcore critic, but life has mellowed meContinue reading “My Top 25 Favorite Animated Films Made between 2010-2019”

Featured Book: The Way of the Househusband, Volume 1

This is actually a book recommendation for this whole series. About a year ago, I came across this manga while trying to find new series to read. Oh goodness, this is one of the funniest book series I have read in a long time! Here is the basic plot. A mafia member Tatsu (aka “TheContinue reading “Featured Book: The Way of the Househusband, Volume 1”

Featured Book: As You Are (2008)

Overview: I am an avid fan of historical fiction writer Sarah M. Eden. Usually, she writes Regency Era romances. The third book in Eden’s Jonquil brothers series, As You Are, takes place in Regency Era England and focuses on the quietest of the seven Jonquil sons, Corbin. Completely smitten with a widow Clara Bentford, who recently movedContinue reading “Featured Book: As You Are (2008)”